AMD · AMD Software Adrenalin Edition

25.12.1 update details, changes and known issues

AMD Software Adrenalin Edition 25.12.1 · Released 2025-12-10

What is this update?

An Adrenalin driver adding FSR Redstone and new Radeon products plus game, display, and overlay fixes.

New features, security and compatibility

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Problems fixed

VENDOR OFFICIAL EVIDENCE

Official fixes

An Adrenalin driver adding FSR Redstone and new Radeon products plus game, display, and overlay fixes.

current · AMD release notes · reviewed 2026-09-01

Known issues that remain

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Manually reviewed public feedback

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No manually retained source is available for this review state.

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Community-reported issues · automatic repeated signals

No repeating community signal is currently linked to this update.

Public Reddit/forum/support-community reports are early-warning signals, not proof of cause or a guaranteed fix. They remain separate from vendor-confirmed issues.

Documented responses

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Display problems after an AMD update

Review the official AMD Cleanup Utility requirements and prepare a previous driver when necessary.

GENERAL OFFICIAL GUIDANCE

1. Review AMD Cleanup Utility requirements

Read the official precautions and confirm backups and recovery options before removing the existing graphics driver.

Risk: medium · source checked 2026-08-31 · AMD release notes

General checks before installing

These are general precautions unless a badge above says they were verified for this release.

Before installing

Record the current driver and recovery method, then check supported products and OEM cautions in the official source.

Evidence freshness

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Last evidence review: 2026-09-01

CURRENT ASSESSMENT

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26.8.1 is available. Use this page for change history or rollback comparison, not as the current install recommendation.

Verdict basis: Reviewed official information · no Updatehey user sample yet · official sources checked 2026-09-01

Content reviewed · official evidence 1 · open known issues 0 · documented responses 1

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Earlier and related updates

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Frequently asked questions

Is 25.12.1 safe to install?

Check the latest supported release first. 26.8.1 is available. Use this page for change history or rollback comparison, not as the current install recommendation.

Are there known issues with 25.12.1?

No vendor-confirmed known issue is currently registered in Updatehey.

What should I do before or after installing 25.12.1?

Before installing. Record the current driver and recovery method, then check supported products and OEM cautions in the official source.

Update information changes as vendors publish new evidence. Back up important systems before installing.